Los Hermanos Cocktail

Perhaps because while growing up I was not exposed to spices (other than paprika and a little but of pepper), I now appreciate anything with spice. In fact, I search for recipes with that extra kick of spice, such as Los Hermanos, a bold flavored, spicy, and smoky cocktail.  Refreshing and delectable, this cocktail is the perfect complement for any barbecue. After all, spice is nice!

                                                       Los Hermanos Cocktail 
                                                                adapted from
                                                         The Tippling Brothers
                                                          A Lime and a Shaker
                                                   Tad Carducci & Paul Tanguay
                                                             with Alia Akkam

Ingredients
2 ounces joven mezcal
2 ounces passion fruit purée
3/4 ounce agave nectar
1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
4 mint leaves
2 dashes El Yucateco green habanero hot sauce
Garnish: kosher salt, black pepper, mint leaf

Add all the ingredients to a cocktail shaker.
Add ice and shake
Strain over fresh ice in an old-fashioned glass with a salt and pepper half rim and garnish with the mint leaf.

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